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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Haart Adherence Among Female Sex Workers In Majengo And Swop Clinics
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Tropical And Infectious Diseases, 2009)Background: Current emphasis in HIV/ AIDS management programs is to provide universal access to ART to all those who meet the inclusion criteria. Adherence is a critical determinant of the efficacy of prescribed HIV ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice on ophthalmic features of Hiv/aids among clinicians in comprehensive care centres in Nyanza
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background:1.33 million Kenyans are infected with HIV/AIDS.The prevalence is highest in Nyanza region (13.9%). There is no data on knowledge, attitude and practice on ophthalmic features of HIV/AIDS among clinical ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice on substance use among high school students in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Medicine, 2001)The main objective of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of substance use among high school students. This study focused on alcohol, tobacco, miraa and bhang. The study was carried out in ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Childhood Immunization among Teenage Mothers in Nairobi Slums
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Vaccine-preventable diseases are a significant burden in public health and the economy, especially in developing countries. Teenage pregnancy is on the rise especially among teenagers in the urban slums and ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices concerning sexual behaviour in adolescents in standard seven and eight in Dagoretti district
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood. It is in this transitional period from childhood to adulthood that various health-related behaviours are adopted. One of the behaviours that ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Doctors Towards Hiv Testing and Counselling in a Private Tertiary Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Counselling is one of the core principles in HIV testing service package which may be provided as a part of general healthcare or as a specific specialized service. With involvement of doctors, there is an ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers with malnourished children less than thirty six months regarding breastfeeding and complementary feeding in Kitui County Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction: Under nutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children globally. It causes about 3.5 million deaths, with 35% of the disease burden being in children under five years. ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Reproductive Healthcare Workers on Peripartum Depression in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Peripartum depression has been cited as an illness that has a huge significance on mental health worldwide because it’s a condition that is underrecognized and not treated often. Healthcare professionals are ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of type two diabetes in a rural community in Karatina- Nyeri county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease that requires life-long treatment and greatly increases the risk of serious long-term complications especially where poor management is concerned. This disease ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on eye diseases among traditional healers in Kitui District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, 2007)Abstract Introduction: Before the introduction of modem medicine, each African community had a way of treating various health conditions including eye diseases. Most of these practices have since changed. There are ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Rabies in Kisumu and Siaya Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Rabies is a neglected viral zoonotic disease that is invariably fatal in humans and other mammals. It affects mainly the low and middle income countries. Domestic dogs are the main vectors of the disease causing 94% of ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on tobacco cessation among dentists in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Tobacco consumption is the most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the world (WHO, 2007). Tobacco use remains a public health concern worldwide putting a strain on health resources at national and ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on waste management in selected secondary schools in Westlands Sub-County, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The population of Nairobi has continued to increase from initial 8,000 people in 1901 to around 3.8 million people by 2015. The increased population has triggered a rise in student enrolnment which has subsequently led ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Cervical Cancer and Screening Among Women Visiting Primary Health Care Facilities in Kibera Informal Settlement in Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, Cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer among women aged 18-49 years after breast cancer. Current estimates indicate that every year in Kenya, 2454 new cases of cervical cancer are reported and ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to Microbial Safety Among Street Poultry Processors in Embakasi, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Microbial contamination on poultry meat poses safety concerns to consumers and on commercial view, spoilage bacteria also play a bigger role towards economic losses. Control may depend on the awareness and behavioral traits ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards HIV/AIDS in Korogocho slums of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)HIV stands for human Immunodeficiency virus a virus which attacks the body by damaging the defense system. The virus infects cells of the immune system and destroys their functions leading to immune deficiency. On the other ... -
Knowledge, attitude and uptake of antiretroviral therapy for HIV prevention among discordant couples: Pumwani maternity Hospital cohort
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The consistent use of a combination of antiretroviral drugs referred to as Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has been shown to reduce the viral load in body fluids especially in blood and genital ... -
Knowledge, attitude and use of emergency contraceptives among adolescent girls in secondary schools in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortions among young women are major problems in Africa accounting for an estimated 13% of all maternal deaths in the region Emergency contraceptives have been described as having the potential ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Healthcare Workers on Procedural Pain Management Among Paediatric Oncology Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital (Knh)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)ABSTRACT Background: The practice in paediatric oncology entails carrying out several procedures, both therapeutic and diagnostic. The management of procedural pain is a healthcare worker's responsibility. Appropriately ...